On the beat

On Friday, May 17, a 23-year-old Frenchman received a pre-charge warning for allegedly stealing drink and lollies from Frankton New World.

On Friday, May 10, a Queenstown couple told police their son's expensive green MGP scooter was taken from a bike rack at Remarkables Primary School.

On Friday, April 19, at 12.15pm,: An Australian man was treated for a broken collarbone and suspected back injuries in the Lakes District Hospital, after he failed to negotiate a corner and went over his mountain bike's handlebars on the downhill track from Skyline Gondola.

On Friday, April 12, at 3.46pm, Police spoke to the driver of a vehicle who ''drove off'' from the BP petrol station in Frankton Rd without paying for his petrol. Senior Constable Chris Blackford said the man ''forgot to pay'', but returned to settle his debt.

Wednesday, April 3 • Police were trying to locate an 18-year-old Wakatipu man who was not at his address when visited at 12.10am. This was in breach of his bail condition.

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Queenstown police are appealing for help in identifying a Polynesian or Maori man who allegedly put a woman in a headlock while searching her handbag for money, then assaulted a Queenstown good Samaritan who intervened.

Friday, February 15 • A Scotsman was charged with driving with a breath-alcohol level of 574mcg in Fernhill at 11.40pm.

Tuesday, February 12 A 25-year-old New Zealand man was arrested and charged with the theft of a bladder of wine.

Monday, February 11 8am: Police received a report of theft from a vehicle parked outside a Peninsula Rd address in Kelvin Heights. Senior Constable Chris Blackford said a back window was smashed to gain entry to the vehicle, although nothing was taken. A garage at the property was also entered and three mounted amplifiers in a box were taken along with a petrol can. Inquiries were continuing.